Ranch Foreman

Manulife • Chowchilla, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary role is oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at the ranch. This is an essential part of our team, who works in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to ensure the overall care and maintenance of ranch. The ideal candidate will lead and carry out daily farm activities with the assistance of FLC crew in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in farm labor, preferably in tree crops.
• High School Diploma or GED required or 4 years of firsthand experience.
• Solid understanding of farm functions and procedures.
• Irrigations systems, spray and pruning knowledge.
• Valid CA driver license and be insurable with the company’s insurance carrier.
• Private Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership both electronically and verbally.
• Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel between ranch locations.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Capable of working a flexible schedule, as workload requires including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must know basic computer skills.
• Previous work experience working with equipment operation safety, maintenance, and basic repair is required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently as well as with other team members and management.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (preferably), English and Spanish, write and speak is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, communicate, and direct farm employee(s) and crews in a positive way to succeed and produce results.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain and follow safe work practices.
• In collaboration with Ranch Manager, assist in the direction and coordination of the overall operations of the ranch including maintenance, irrigation, pesticide application, and harvesting.
• Provide leadership to FLC crew(s) and directing them to ensure completion of necessary tasks using safe and efficient approach.
• Inspect and observe fields, to determine upcoming jobs such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and spray applications according to time of year.
• Identify and communicate potential opportunities to improve efficiency of all work activities.
• Report all safety, compliance, or any other issues immediately to Ranch Manager.
• Train personnel in work procedure, safety policies, and the use of machinery.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment maintenance, pesticide inventory, and irrigation.
• Report to management daily to determine cost per acre of ongoing activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Work in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to carry out daily tasks in an efficient manner, with assistance provided by the FLC crew.
• Report to Ranch Manager daily to assist to the best of ability in creation of daily/weekly and monthly plan.
• Communicate daily with FLC Foreman to execute daily task in an efficient and safely manner.

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees